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Female © Esha Munshi
Male © Craig Brelsford
Female © Snehasis Sinha
Habitat © Jeroen Vanheuverswyn

Crested Bunting Emberiza lathami

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Spiky upright crest distinguishes this large bunting from similar species. Male is glossy black with bright chestnut wings. Female is streaky dirt-brown with slightly duller wings. A hill specialist, often found on rocky, bushy hillsides and terraced fields. Generally in pairs or small flocks. Short song begins with a few buzzy notes and ends with mellow whistling. Call is hard “chik.”

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